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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.81, 4,342.63 and 1,730.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.81, 4,342.63 and 1,730.51 is: 2,388.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.81 : 4,342.63 = 1,730.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.81/4,342.63 = 1,730.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.81x = 4,342.63 × 1,730.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.81x = 7,514,963.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,514,963.00/3,146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.12

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